Compliance Guides and Legal
Find clear, practical guidance on meeting digital web accessibility compliance and legal requirements, supporting regulatory standards while promoting inclusive design.
If you’re running a business in Ireland, you’ve probably heard a lot about the European Accessibility Act (EAA) over the past year. The regulation became enforceable across the European Union in June 2025, and many businesses are still trying to understand what it means in practice.
Accessing a bank account, transferring money, checking a balance, or applying for financial products are simple tasks that can be completed in seconds. However, people with disabilities often do not have the same experience with accessibility in financial services.
In 2025, the CCPC received 53 complaints under the European Accessibility Act and 16 notifications of claimed exemptions. These cases are now being actioned, with outcomes expected in 2026.
Accessibility Fundamentals
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are internationally recognised standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that digital content is accessible to people with disabilities.